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MBG Program in 100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran Government: Local Food a Priority

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Jakarta – In order to accelerate the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) during the 100 days of the Prabowo-Gibran administration, the government is committed to optimizing the use of local food. This step is not only aimed at increasing access to nutritious food for the community, but also supporting local economic empowerment through local agricultural products.

The Head of the Education and Culture Office (Kadisdikbud) of the West Papua Province, Adolof Kambuaya, stated that local foods such as papeda, cassava, taro, petatas, and tubers are very suitable to be the main menu of the MBG Program. According to him, local foods have high nutritional value and are more easily accessible in remote areas.

“In remote areas, rice delivery often takes a long time. By prioritizing local foods, we not only accelerate distribution, but also support food security based on local potential,” said Adolof Kambuaya.

Adolof also added that the nutrition officer team is evaluating the content of local foods to ensure that they comply with national nutritional standards. “Many great people were born from consuming local foods such as petatas and sweet potatoes. This proves the high nutritional value of local foods. If combined with other ingredients, the results will be very good,” he said.

Meanwhile, DPD RI Member, Hasby Yusuf, also gave his appreciation for this initiative. He emphasized that the use of local food is a strategic step to support national food and nutrition security.

“This free nutritional meal program is an extraordinary program. By optimizing local potential, we not only improve community nutrition but also improve the economy of farmers and fishermen,” said Hasby Yusuf in a Committee III meeting with the National Nutrition Agency.

He highlighted the great potential in eastern Indonesia, such as abundant marine products. According to Hasby, this potential must be utilized better to support this program. “North Maluku, for example, has abundant fishery products. If local fish are the main menu, the impact will be felt by the community and the economy,” he added.

Hasby also hopes that the MBG program can be an inspiration for other regions in Indonesia. “Local food must be the main pillar of our food security. With the right strategy, this program will be sustainable and empower the community,” he said.

This optimization step reflects the seriousness of the Prabowo-Gibran government in encouraging food independence based on local potential during the first 100 days of its administration. With synergy between various parties, this program is expected to be able to create long-term benefits for the community.

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